"Respect for an element and its spirit helps you awaken the essence of that element within you."

"Like many indigenous cultures, the Tibetans consider the forces of nature to be alive with unseen beings. To Tibetans, cultivating a relationship with the spirit of a tree or rock or stream is no less important than honoring human relationships. When you connect with the liveliness in nature, you are not lonely. Relaxing in front of a fire and feeling its warmth, you become aware of the spirit of the fire. Sitting by a river, you can form a relationship with the water spirits. Developing a deeper level of closeness, communication, and respect for an element and its spirit helps you awaken the essence of that element within you."

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Tibetan spiritual teacher
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Photo: Red-tailed Hawk, ruddy formation and Ponderosa Pines, Red Mountain Open Space, Larimer County, CO

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